Hearing what the analyst and others have said about the company's current condition, what should your immediate priority be to start Tri-State on the right track?

Answer: Establishing a new performance standard.

Explanation: Performance standards are goals which are set about productivity and profitability. Performance standards usually starts by the setting of a certain performance expectations or goals which are to be achieved. Examples may include: Progress in an organisation is gauge when a certain landmark or progress linked to an individual goals and objectives are reached or obtained.